North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 North Central Avenue
Arizona's Biggest and BEST Continuous Model Car Championship
Twenty One!
5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 85012
About Us
About DSC
The premier model car championship event in the Southwest USA, DESERT SCALE CLASSIC is in its 21st year! A critically judged competition, it is a highly enjoyable day-long experience for automotive modelers, fans, and families. General Admission is only $3, Children 10 and Under are free.
Event History
From humble beginnings in 2005, the Cactus Car Modelers of Phoenix have hosted the DESERT SCALE CLASSIC Model Car Championship every year, even throughout the COVID pandemic years when the event was presented via an Online web-based format. The event has grown each year to become a favored destination for modelers from multiple Western states. We're excited to return to a live event!
Be sure to include DSC21 in your 2024 hobby plans.
Event Highlights
We're returning again to our new, spacious venue -- larger, brightly lit contest display area, larger swap meet with longer hours, and the usual DSC features - critical judging, free kids' make and take, raffle, door prizes, expanded swap meet, huge farmers' market outside, 'Judge-the-Judges' contest within the contest. Join us!
Don't miss it: 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday, April 12, 2025
GENERAL ADMISSION IS ONLY $3 - Children 10 and Under are FREE!
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Schedule of Events
MILEPOSTS ALONG THE WAY
> Move-In for Vendors - 6:30 am
>> Registration Open to Entrants / Competitors - 7:30 am
>>> Event Open to the Public - 8:00 am
>>>> Raffle - All Day
>>>>> Free Make-It and Take-It for Kids 12 and Under - All Day
>>>>>> Awards Presentation - 4:00 pm
4/12/2025
Vendor Move-In
6:30am
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8:00am
Vendor Rooms
Event Details
4/12/2025
Vendor Move-In
Swap Meet Vendors move into Vendor Rooms and set up their merchandise.
6:30am
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8:00am
Vendor Rooms
Competitor Registration
7:30am
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12:000pm
Registration / Unpacking Area
Event Details
Competitor Registration
Entrants / Competitors Check-In with Registration Staff, Unpack Entries, Check-In with Photography Staff, Place Entries on Contest Tables in...
7:30am
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12:000pm
Registration / Unpacking Area
Swap Meet - General Admission $3
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Vendor Rooms
Event Details
Swap Meet - General Admission $3
Join our Swap Meet Vendors for a great variety of kits, resins, built-ups, tools, supplies, paints, books, magazines, and just about anythin...
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Vendor Rooms
Raffle
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Contest and Vendor Rooms
Event Details
Raffle
Enjoy our all-day Raffle with exciting prizes to support DESERT SCALE CLASSIC! PLUS: Another great custom-built solid wood hobby & tool bo...
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Contest and Vendor Rooms
FREE Make It & Take It for Kids
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Contest Room
Event Details
FREE Make It & Take It for Kids
Children 12 and under are invited to participate in this Free actitvity. After they build a Free model kit at DESERT SCALE CLASSIC, it is th...
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Contest Room
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